Danish-born Charlotte Wetche stayed in Arizona for love, but her family’s 103-year-old marzipan company remained in Denmark. Not a good thing for Wetche, who missed the flavors she remembered from home. So, in November, she obtained the rights to sell marzipan — the confection made from ground almonds and sugar…
Oh, the drama in the Phoenix food scene. Don’t lie — you live for it. So do we. And while there was nothing quite like the Tina’s Ethiopian Cafe Debacle of 2011, 2012 did include quite a few over-the-top gems. Let’s take a stroll down memory lane together, shall we?…
As another culinary year approaches, it’s time to once again gaze into the crystal ball to predict the Valley’s food trends for 2013. See also: Chefs, What Will the Top Food Trends for Phoenix Be in 2013? It’s no secret that our food scene is slow to hop aboard the…
Looking for something to put in your mouth this weekend? We’ve got you covered. Check out what’s on our plate. See Also: Where to Drink and What to Eat in Phoenix on New Year’s Eve 7 More Picks for Where to Drink and Dine in Phoenix on New Year’s Eve…
When we reviewed “The Hobbit” menu at Denny’s, it should be noted that it took two reporters, including one who writes a column called “Guilty Pleasures,” and we still didn’t eat everything on the menu. Yet here is a man who single-handedly polished off everything on the special menu in…
It’s that special time of year, when your blood sugar has reached near-critical levels, your cholesterol numbers are well above your IQ, and you vow to really start eating healthy. No seriously, guys — this time you mean it. And while the dramatic conclusion to trek off into the abandoned…
One of the biggest drinking days of the year, New Year’s Eve, is fast upon us. To us bartenders, the 31st is derided as the biggest amateur night of the year. Lots of people partake in potent potables at quantities they aren’t used to drinking. The next morning, seemingly everyone…
See Also: AndyTalk: The Surprising Lesson In Olive Oil Cake Even more than hors d’oeuvre, a New Year’s party needs dessert. Ringing in the New Year with something sweet symbolizes the wish for a sweet year ahead. Besides, if you’re celebrating late into the evening a little sugar rush never…
If you’ve lived in the Phoenix area for any length of time, it’s probably happened to you. You’ve gone out with your friends for an evening of merriment, specifically the liquid kind. After frolicking, you’re famished. You want a burrito the size of your head from your local Filiberto’s. Even…
America is a melting pot of cuisines. But when it comes to Filipino food, not so much. See also: – The 10 Best Things I Ate in 2012 – 9 Best New Restaurants of 2012 in Greater Phoenix Unlike its Thai and Vietnamese neighbors, the food of the Philippines has…
There are several culinary award shows throughout the Valley each year, but the newest, according to its public relations firm, aims to be “like a James Beard award, but way more hip and uniquely [Phoenix].” See also: – OpenTable Announces 100 Best Restaurants in America: Arizona Nabs Four – Zagat’s…
If you’re one of the few who won’t wind up with a massive hangover courtesy of New Year’s Eve — or if you’re the type to be in bed before midnight regardless of the occasion — celebrate the New Year with a delectable restaurant brunch. You can keep the party…
Eating healthier can sometimes be as easy as switching out one kind of food for another. See also: 5 Fad Diets to Avoid in 2013 and 5 Cleanses to Detox the Holidays Away So, inspired by the popular “Eat This, Not That” of Men’s Health magazine, who, this October, published…
The world didn’t end on December 21, giving us even more reason to celebrate our asses off on December 31 as we ring in the New Year. Some New Year’s celebrations feel lackluster, but this one is gearing up to be a celebration you won’t want to miss. If you…
This holiday season, Chow Bella asked some of our favorite writers to regale us with tales of the holidays — and food. We’re at the tale end this week, with New Year’s. Today: Eric Schaefer on the joys horrors of a NYE birthday. See also: – Champagne: Good, Better, Best…
Let’s face it, you’ve looked at what people do with the Japanese lunchbox meal known as bento and you’ve died a little on the inside. You’ve fawned over the adorable nori covered pandas, the Angry Birds and even the freakishly accurate Piglet bust. You repinned all of these things knowing…
America is a melting pot of cuisines. But when it comes to Filipino food, not so much. Ironic considering the history of the archipelago with more than 7,000 islands reflects such a wide diversity of people itself — Chinese, Spanish, American, even Mexican influences — each weaving its respective cuisine…
Beer: Mayan Apocalypse Judgment DayBrewery: The Lost Abbey Style: Quadrupel ABV: 10.5 percent Screw you, Mayans. I was SO ready for the apocalypse. I stocked up on canned goods and toilet paper. I spent months mapping out the best path to take after the skies rained down fire and turned…
Tacos Atoyac is pretty much known by every foodie in the Phoenix Metro area as the best spot to grab a taco or five. Reasonably priced and well made with fresh, quality ingredients, the small, simple tacos are great for anyone who loves variety but adheres to a budget. Not…
We’ve covered the battle of sweet potato fries and done the McDonald’s vs. Wendy’s taste test, and now we’re back to put two two big gun fry makers up against the ketchup — and each other. This snack/side classic is simple: potatoes, oil and salt. For this battle we made…
Hang on to your cake shakes, Portillo’s fans. In just a couple of months, the Illinois restaurant chain beloved by Chicago transplants throughout the Valley will be bringing its Chicago-style hot dogs, Italian beef, hamburgers, and sandwiches to Arizona — specifically Scottsdale. See also: Best Hot Dog 2012 – Pittsburgh…
With the holidays coming to a close it’s time to step up to the scale and assess the damage. If the numbers on the scale are much larger than you remember it’s possible that a diet may be in order. But don’t panic! Rushing into a fad diet is at…
